Gambling

Regulated Cryptocurrency Betting Just Got a Big Boost in Europe
Cryptocurrency gambling is opening up across a large swathe of Europe, as Malta licenses eSports platform Unikrn.

Malta Is Gearing up to Greenlight Bitcoin Gambling
The nation of Malta is taking steps to legalize bitcoin and cryptocurrency for use in its domestic gaming industry.

Celebrity Investor Mark Cuban is About to Participate in His First ICO
Celebrity investor Mark Cuban has revealed he intends to purchase tokens as part of an ICO launched by one of his portfolio startups, Unikrn.

Watch This Ethereum Slot Machine Make Payouts in Real Time
A new startup is hoping to tap into the billion-dollar online gambling industry by tapping the power of ethereum smart contracts.

'Scam Free' Gambling on Ethereum? Regulators Might Not Be Ready
A world without gambling scams is the latest big idea being tested on the ethereum blockchain, but regulatory hurdles remain.

Why You Won't See Bitcoin in a Casino Anytime Soon
Bitcoins and gambling go together like pedals on a bike, but the use of cryptocurrencies in the highly regulated US is still at the conceptual stage.

UK Gambling Regulator Clarifies Digital Currency Rules
The UK Gambling Commission has outlined how its licensees can implement appropriate policies for using digital currencies.

Tickets for $1.5 Billion Powerball Jackpot Now Selling for Bitcoin
JackPocket, a startup that lets you buy state lottery tickets using a mobile device, has integrated bitcoin payments.

Bitcoin Poker Site Operator to Pay $25,000 Fine
The former operator of bitcoin poker site Seals with Clubs was sentenced to two years of probation and fined $25,000 today.

Dark Web Markets 'Processed More Bitcoin than BitPay in 2014'
Marketplaces on the dark web frequently processed more bitcoin transactions than BitPay last year, new research has found.

